TEHRAN -- The Tehran Choir has won the second prize at the ChoirFest Middle East in Dubai, the Persian service of IRNA reported on Sunday.
The group performed “’S Wonderful”, a popular song by American composer George Gershwin, “O Believed” by Iranian musician Ahmad Pejman and “Agnus Dei” (“Lamb of God”) by American composer Samuel Barber at the festival.
Established by conductor Mehdi Qasemi in 1999, the Tehran Choir is one of the most notable and active choirs in Iran.
The Tehran Choir has performed dozens of concerts. It also has collaborated in recording sessions with famous contemporary Iranian composers such as Ahmad Pejman.
The Tehran Choir completed the recording of its debut album earlier this winter. The album, which consists of original choral compositions of 9 contemporary Iranian composers, is scheduled to be released in summer 2015.
Kabul Choir from Afghanistan, the Dubai Duty Free Nightingales, Ensemble Vivace from Lebanon, Sand of Music from Abu Dhabi, and The Notables from Dubai were also honored at the festival, which was held from March 10 to 14.
Many groups from the Middle East participated in the festival and numerous educational workshops were organized at the event.
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